LWVIL Issues & Advocacy's monthly Lunch & Learn series will next discuss the ins and outs of conducting a local League study. Register. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=699&
The League's Observer Corps play a key role in community education and engagement. Trained Observers help their communities stay informed about decisions that impact them locally, while encouraging government transparency and accountability. Learn more about the Observer Corps. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5eb87706d3837677cd92bc85/t/5f501303c3d245426c596b10/1599083268675/observer-program-090220.pdf Join us for this virtual session to become a trained Observer! Observer training is open to League members only. Register to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=649&
Presented by Jan Goldberg. Jan Goldberg is a member of the League of Women Voters of the LaGrange Area and the Cook County League of Women Voters. She leads the LWV Cook County Criminal Justice Interest Group. Jan is a retired social studies teacher and an active community member. REGISTRATION: None required COST: Free. Have your coffee and treat at the ready before the event. Login at 9:45 for a chat with members.
DON'T MISS this inspiring story of the multi-racial, multi-generational, bipartisan effort to make the ERA the 28th Amendment to the US Constitution! Ratified shows us the tenacity required by ordinary citizens to bend the arc towards justice. You'll be inspired to contact the Biden administration every day, urging the president to direct the archivist to publish the ERA to our US Constitution.
Audra Wilson, President and CEO of the Shriver Center on Poverty Law, will present a look at poverty through the lens of gender equity. Join us to learn how we can make a difference! Register. https://pj67ludab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MafDwZ4cNB6SGBznTU2zkMjwGjEiwgbT_mot3nV3NOB6nyYB3f1gPCKxvTXq7AathgheeUdk6liSBLJve2viR1VHfGROoFSL-X2S03Dwo2AHMOYVi_U3_AX2_7bl4s_fRFFlUJ8bgPw5gUjFkW4oOjeQAHS1gxqkEu8gKolZ4Plzc0LQMY-NpR5ISl0hbuxVSdm-5o7j2QRuVuDeTs_Vl4w-klHHOmJYuIIWrgUhfGAWbyQUB9OEWg==&c=tdaI8tfId5jv29OIyQKqWB0v7qRo_rK7JIQhsG4W3A2NL_D8rNqzNQ==&ch=RCpb98xayrB0IBMHwMSNPQrxZyAoN3tNIDHFf9-N1lSgqWfOK1ohZw== This virtual event is part of our Democracy and Equity Education Series, brought to you by LWVIL's Issues & Advocacy Committee.
The League of Women Voters of the Palatine, Barrington and Schaumburg Areas and various local libraries are proud to present a post-election update featuring WGN-TV's Paul Lisnek, who will speak about life after the election, the election results, and what we can expect from the upcoming four years. You can choose to attend in-person or watch online on Zoom. Please indicate your preference when registering. The public is invited to attend. https://www.lwvpalatinearea.org/handlers/celinks.ashx?id=34307 More information and registration https://www.lwvpalatinearea.org/handlers/celinks.ashx?id=45942 This event is held in partnership with the Schaumburg Library as well as the following library co-sponsors: Bellwood Public Library Linda Sokol Francis [...]
Save the date! Our annual look at current issues will be held Saturday, February 8. This is a hybrid virtual/in-person event. Details and registration to come.